These photos are sure to evoke happy memories for a generation of residents who grew up in Burmantofts during the 1960s. These images feature street scenes and local landmarks from around LS9 through the decade. They are published courtesy of West Yorkshire Archive Service, which collects and looks after the unique documentary heritage of the region dating from the 12th century to the present day - more than 800 years of local history. It also runs Catablogue, an online blog dedicated to preserving the past, serving the present and protecting the future. READ MORE: Memories of lost Leeds pubs in Richmond Hill, Burmantofts, Cross Green and East End Park LOVE LEEDS? LOVE NOSTALGIA? Join Leeds Retro on facebook YEP RETRO NEWSLETTER: Sign up for our free monthly email digest of Leeds nostalgia
7. Burmantofts in the 1960s
Four houses on Leith Street, seen from the intersection with Fertile Street in May 1960. A little girl is standing outside number 22 on the left, 20 is on the right. Next, 18 has a pram outside, also a toddler sat in a wooden playpen. | West Yorkshire Archive Service Photo: West Yorkshire Archive Service
8. Burmantofts in the 1960s
On the left is East Beckett Street. Number 98 Accommodation Road is a fresh fish shop. To the right is a bakers shop. | West Yorkshire Archive Service Photo: West Yorkshire Archive Service
9. Burmantofts in the 1960s
May 1960. Property to be included in clearance area on East Beckett Street. This is the junction with Burns Street. | West Yorkshire Archive Service Photo: West Yorkshire Archive Service
10. Burmantofts in the 1960s
Burns Street, at the junction with Beckett Street in May 1960. The shop was number 84, the sign that reads 'Vera's Childrens Wear' | West Yorkshire Archive Service Photo: West Yorkshire Archive Service
11. Burmantofts in the 1960s
May 1960. St Stephens School, this is the side which was on Accommodation Road. The other side faced onto Nippet Lane, this was the junction where the two roads joined. | West Yorkshire Archive Service Photo: West Yorkshire Archive Service
12. Burmantofts in the 1960s
St Stephens School from Accommodation Road in May 1960. The end of Rock Street can be seen on the right. After redevelopment two schools were built to serve this area, Shakespeare Primary and Ebor Gardens Primary. | West Yorkshire Archive Service Photo: West Yorkshire Archive Service